Best Brian Ritchie Podcasts (2025)

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FROM THE VAULT: Why Beastie Boys Hated Their Own Hit "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party) 23:36

1h ago23:36

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FROM THE VAULT: On this day in 2004, The Beastie Boys' album "To The 5 Boroughs" debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. To celebrate, we’ve got the story of those three mischievous New Yorkers who disavowed one of their biggest songs… Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA otherwise known as the Beastie Boys hated (You Gotta Fight) for Your Right (to Party). This b…

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The Secret Behind Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On” and Its Mysterious Drums 24:14

5h ago24:14

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When Led Zeppelin released their debut album, it literally made the entire world shake. Nobody had ever heard a band like this… They took over America, touring nonstop in support of their earth-shattering LP. Their Label begged them to get one album #2 ASAP… Their sophomore record came out just months after their debut. Unheard of in music at that …

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Top ’90s TV Theme Songs: Friends, Seinfeld, X-Files & More 34:22

19h ago34:22

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Alright, we’ve done it three times before, and every time it was a Gas. I’m talking about the greatest television themes countdown. We’ve done the 60s, the 70s, and the 80s. So you know, we gotta dial up the 90s. And this is my favorite yet… You know all these themes by heart. We’ve got the Friends Theme I'll Be There For You that was recorded over…

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How Soul Asylum’s “Runaway Train” Saved Lives and Changed the World 19:36

13h ago19:36

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Coming up next, a very interesting interview that was a little off at first but got better as we went along. It’s about Soul Asylum's Runaway Train, a song that started out as one thing and ended up making a powerful change worldwide. It came out of crippling depression and it took years to finish. Initially, the lyrics were too similar to another …

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Exclusive Interview: Gary Numan on His UK Success, U.S. One-Hit Wonder, and Finding Peace 22:24

3d ago22:24

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Up next, an interview with Gary Numan about several songs that shook radio in different parts of the world. The first one, Are Friends Electric, was a hit in the UK and it came from an out of tune instrument that was written as a science fiction story about the future one that seemed far fetched in the late 70s but one that is a reality now about a…

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FROM THE VAULT: How the Bee Gees Rose from Collapse to Conquer the 70s: Top 5 Songs of the Gibb Brothers 23:47

4d ago23:47

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FROM THE VAULT: The Bee Gees or the brothers Gibb. Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb have sold more than 220 million records over their storied career. In this Bee Gees documentary we celebrate their astonishing run as the most prolific group of the 70s and list their top 5 songs from Lonely Days to Stayin’ Alive, from Jive Talking to How Deep Is Your …

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Tap Into Summer - Fired-Up for Spinal Tap 2! 7:43

6d ago7:43

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We're excited, you're excited, everyone is excited about the long-awaited release of the Spinal Tap 2 feature film on September 12, 2025. So let's tap into summer and go to 11 as we get fired-up for the cinematic event of the year! Hear how you can join us, the TMEP Show crew, to participate in the fun AND get insider info on our upcoming episodes …

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Episode 6: “Abundance, Agreements & the Architecture of Flourishing” with Dr. Jim Ritchie-Dunham 34:49

6d ago34:49

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What if flourishing—at both the individual and organizational level—came down to the agreements we make every day? In this enlightening episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Scott welcomes Dr. Jim Ritchie-Dunham, a global leader in the science of abundance and founder of the field known as pactoecography—the study of human agreements that sha…

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When Kiedis Bombed Live and Loggins Got Fired—Then They Made History 28:35

5d ago28:35

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Sometimes, taking a bold leap or making a risky move can seem like career suicide—until it isn’t. Coming up, we’ll reveal six incredible stories of artists who faced doubt, backlash, or skepticism, only to turn those moments into their greatest triumphs... including an up and coming singer, Anthony Kiedis, who had written a deeply personal song, Un…

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The Untold Stories of 1972’s Greatest Hits: Bowie, Seals & Crofts, and The Hollies 32:18

6d ago32:18

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Coming up, a year that was so great we had to reformat our countdown to 12 songs, truly compelling masterworks here... including the song All the Young Dudes by David Bowie, which he knew was a can’t miss smash. But he gave it to his favorite band, Mott the Hoople, who needed a hit or they were done. The song saved their career and became an all-ti…

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The Genius of Brian Wilson: A Farewell to Pop’s Most Profound Composer 24:47

7d ago24:47

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Today, we have a very special episode of Professor of Rock, and I’m going to get right into it. We lost a true musical Genius recently. But Ya know.. I’ve been thinking a lot about it. And GENIUS simply doesn't cover it. For Brian Wilson, there should be a higher word or title for him that could never be bestowed up on anyone else in music history.…

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FROM THE VAULT: How Bon Jovi Rose to Fame with Anthems of Hope and Resilience 17:47

7d ago17:47

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FROM THE VAULT: The thing about Jon Bon Jovi and his incredible band is the music they've created has always got your back. From "Livin' On A Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name" to "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "It's My Life", their music gives us redemption and faith against all odds. Mostly it's music of hope, which is a powerful thing, especiall…

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The Wildest Rock Supergroups That Almost Happened: Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, and Llamas 30:50

8d ago30:50

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From rock royalty to wild misfires — today we’re covering the greatest supergroups you’ve never heard of… but won’t forget any time soon. We’re telling the stories of rock legends who almost joined forces but just couldn’t get it together… And others that actually made it to the stage and into the studio. Among them, there’s a soap opera-inspired b…

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He Lost the Bet...Then Wrote Their Biggest Hit in Minutes! 23:37

9d ago23:37

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Coming up next, the evolution of one of the most legendary groups ever through their greatest songs…and we have all three principles here to tell the story of their sound and its impact on the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Crosby, Stills, and Nash. SO many great stories here in our Evolution series. Including their first album that blew up radio with harmonie…

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They're Not Booing, They're Only Yelling "Lou" with Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh, The Folk Implosion) 1:27:35

10d ago1:27:35

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We’re kicking (Mini-)Season 2 off with one of our most-requested guests, Lou Barlow - a four string lifer (on bass, ukelele, guitar, etc.) and amiable fellow who’s not afraid to lay bare his thoughts on all things Dinosaur Jr, his unique approach to making music, and his various creative endeavors, from childhood cassette experimentation to becomin…

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Kenny Rogers on “The Gambler”: The Song That Made Him a Legend 20:19

10d ago20:19

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Coming up next is an interview with Kenny Rogers, a legend we lost a few years back… He was voted the greatest singer in the world several times by the people, and today’s song, The Gambler, his most famous one, is a major reason why… It’s a song that everyone knows and loves, even if they won’t admit it. It’s a song that changed the fortune of a c…

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Celebrating Brian Wilson: The Musical Genius Behind The Beach Boys | Bonus Tribute Episode 21:47

11d ago21:47

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Today, we honor the life, genius, and lasting legacy of Brian Wilson—co-founder of The Beach Boys, and one of the most visionary minds in rock history. In this special bonus episode of Professor of Rock, we commemorate Brian’s extraordinary contributions to music following the news of his passing. Through exclusive commentary and historical perspec…

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Esther | Providence of an Unseen God | Week 2

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Check out this week’s message as Pastor Brian continued in the book of Esther. While breaking down chapter 2, he covered relevant topics like human trafficking, foster care and adoption, and the pressures of today’s beauty standards. We also heard inspiring stories from Shannon Ketchum and Kelly Gallavan.…

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Banned by MTV, Rejected by Radio: The ’80s Hits Too Hot to Handle 32:59

12d ago32:59

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Some songs were made to push boundaries — stirring up scandal, controversy, and uncomfortable conversations. On today’s episode, we’re featuring songs that did just that… We’re breaking down six songs that either got themselves banned from radio, blacklisted by MTV, or pulled from live shows. The list of taboo tracks includes Olivia Newton-John Joh…

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Episode 5: “4,000 Mondays and the Courage to Live Fully" with Jodi Wellman 41:10

13d ago41:10

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What if you only had 4,000 Mondays to live—and you’d already spent half of them? In this episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, my Guest Co-host, Jason Viyar and I are joined by Jodi Wellman—executive coach, speaker, and author of You Only Die Once. Jodi invites us into a conversation that’s as life-affirming as it is mortality-facing. Her mes…

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FROM THE VAULT: How Tom Petty Proved His Label Wrong with Free Fallin’ 20:57

13d ago20:57

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FROM THE VAULT: An unlikely superstar partnership turned 3 simple chords into the biggest solo hit of a rock icon’s career. The story of the making, and the major label snubbing of the Tom Petty smash Free Fallin that he co-wrote with Electric Light Orchestra principal Jeff Lynne and Mike Cambell from the album Full Moon Fever. We discuss why this …

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The 16-Year-Old Who Outsold The Beatles —Top 11 Songs of 1967 31:37

14d ago31:37

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COMING up next, we are taking the time machines back to the Summer of Love, the birth of psychedelia, and the year when music truly became art. With 11 of the greatest songs of that magical time, including a scruffy 16-year-old kid Alex Chilton, who won a high school talent show and got to record a short 2-minute song, The Letter… It ended up hitti…

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How Rick Astley’s Label Hated His Song—Then It Took Over the World 20:34

15d ago20:34

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Coming up next, the fascinating story of the 80s mega-hit Never Gonna Give You Up that topped the charts in at least 25 countries. And it almost never happened. When Rick Astley was searching for his first hit, he got picked up by one of the world's premier production teams. Only instead of letting him record an album, they had him doing chores aro…

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Top 10 Most Soul-Stirring Female Vocal Performances of the ’80s: Aimee Mann, Stevie Nicks, and More 33:05

16d ago33:05

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Coming up, we’re moving into the shadows of the '80s to uncover the most chilling, emotionally gripping performances of the decade. They were the songs that ruled the radio dial and haunted our souls with 10 iconic vocal performances from the decade’s best. As we count down the most haunting songs of the 80s, including post-punk icon Siouxie Sioux,…

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How a Paul Simon–Mentored Band Created One of the Most Haunting One-Hit Wonders of the ’80s 24:17

17d ago24:17

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Some songs are just BLESSED…seriously, it just seems like certain songs are touched by the hand of God where the miraculous and unexplained happens… Well that’s exactly what today’s song was and still is. Life in a Northern Town.. It was a mind blowing song in 1986 that didn’t sound like anything on radio. And it was meant to be. Today’s singer Nic…

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The Story Behind “Juke Box Hero”: Lou Gramm’s Vocal Feat and Fan Inspiration 20:21

18d ago20:21

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Up next.. the story of Juke Box Hero, an all-time classic rock song from both its iconic singer, Lou Gramm, and guitarist Mick Jones, who both wrote it. It's one of the '80s greatest anthems. They each had a great song and pretty much combined it into one with dual experiences… Mick said it came from a fan who stood in the rain for 5 hours to get t…

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Esther | Providence of an Unseen God | Week 1

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Check out this week’s message as Pastor Brian began a new series on the book of Esther. This week, he introduced the characters of the storyline, addressed the issue of alcoholism from back then and today, and discussed the importance and value of courage in the Christian life.By Generations Church

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Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’70s: Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, and More 28:06

19d ago28:06

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Songwriters have stated many times that you never know where or when a clever lyric is going to strike. It’s also that way for a guitarist. A catchy riff can come at any time and from any place. You’ll hear what I mean when we talk about some of the best solos of the 70s. For instance, Ritchie Blackmore improvised a solo to impress a journalist who…

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The Police's Stewart Copeland - Stalker Anthems + Temper Tantrums 1:01:20

20d ago1:01:20

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Late May and early June 1983 is when The Police's defining song "Every Breath You Take" was released and promptly steamrolled its way to #1 in the UK (hitting the top spot on June 5th) before conquering America a month later. While Sting's creepy-but-catchy ode to obsessive surveillance was busy becoming the band's biggest hit and the year's most-p…

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Episode 4: "Grit, Goals, and the Power of Ampliship" with Caroline Adams Miller 38:51

20d ago38:51

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What does it really take to pursue our biggest, boldest goals—and thrive while doing it? In this powerful episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Scott sits down with Caroline Adams Miller, one of the world’s leading experts on goal setting, grit, and positive psychology. A bestselling author, speaker, and trailblazer in the field, Caroline bri…

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FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams – Stevie Nicks’ Heartfelt Breakup Anthem 16:12

20d ago16:12

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FROM THE VAULT: When you listen to the modern day standard "Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, you may not immediately hear the sadness. You may not recognize that it is song about a failing relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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FROM THE VAULT: 5 Forgotten 90s Songs Featuring Tonic, LIT, Sponge, Garbage, and More 20:23

21d ago20:23

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FROM THE VAULT: Hey Music Junkies, the Professor of Rock, always here to celebrate the greatest artists and songs of all time; If you love music, you’ll want to subscribe below and hit the bell so you always get our daily content. You’ll also want to check us out on Patreon as we’ve added a bunch of exclusives and benefits there. Today we're discus…

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Coming Soon: (The Monosyllabic Mini-)Season 2 1:49

21d ago1:49

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We have a clutch of new shows coming very soon with names you might expect...or not.By Sandy Smallens

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The ’70s Hit Randy Bachman Wrote as a Joke—That Hit #1 in 22 Countries 33:37

21d ago33:37

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Coming up next, we're firing up the time machine and heading to an iconic year in the 70s… Can you guess it? It was the year Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record and Muhammad Ali stunned George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle. And in music, it was a pummeling, too. One song came when a future rock star Donal Fagen, hit on the wife of on…

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Ranking the Greatest Classic Rock Songs of All Time: The Ultimate Showdown 38:37

22d ago38:37

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I really screwed up a few weeks ago. I was counting down the greatest songs of 1976 and left out More Than a Feeling, one of the greatest songs in classic rock history. I’ve never messed up like this, but here’s the thing: in any other year, it would easily be the #1 song. But in 1976, it would be competing with Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. So that g…

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How “The Power of Love” Became a #1 Hit—and a Soundtrack Tragedy 22:31

23d ago22:31

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Coming up, an interview with one of my favorite people, Huey Lewis, about one of the biggest #1 hits of the '80s, The Power of Love. It’s become legendary both because of the feel-good sing-along chorus and the iconic movies it supported. Huey was in the midst of a huge album THAT RULED the mid 80s with 4 big hits, when he was tapped to write the t…

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How Two Teens and a Cheap Synth Launched OMD into Pop History 22:57

24d ago22:57

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Coming up, the legendary duo Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, or OMD for short, tells the story of their career in 5 key songs that helped invent the iconic sound of the 80s. So get this, they wrote their first big song “Electronic” when they were teenagers forming an underground synth duo, and it ended up selling 5 million copies of their single …

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Men at Work Ruled the ’80s—Then Vanished. Colin Hay Explains Why 21:41

25d ago21:41

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Coming up, an interview with a true 80s icon, Colin Hay, who people forget was on a Beatles-like trajectory... if only for a couple of years. But those years, he and his band Men at Work were as big as anyone. They actually pulled off something that not even the Beatles did… when their debut record Business as Usual, spent 15 weeks at #1 and contai…

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Sex, Cheese, and Controversy: Ranking the 5 Most Ridiculous ’70s Songs 27:24

26d ago27:24

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Coming up, we’re gonna get into the dark underbelly of the 70s, where bad taste reigned supreme, controversy sold millions, and critical acclaim was strictly optional. We are going to take a ride through the songs that you hate to love or the songs that you love to hate, depending on your perspective. You’ll hear the tale of (You're) Having My Baby…

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FROM THE VAULT: Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s 1988 Hit “When It’s Love” 6:01

26d ago6:01

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FROM THE VAULT: The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar tells the story of Van Halen’s 1988 top 5 hit: “When it’s Love" from their magnificent album 0U812. The song was a #1 hit on the rock charts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 3: "Mindset, Grit, and Character in Sports and Life" with Sean Casey 56:08

27d ago56:08

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In this episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, I sit down with 3x MLB All-Star and beloved broadcaster Sean Casey, affectionately known as “The Mayor.” We explore Sean’s remarkable journey—from the dugout to the broadcast booth to the inner life of a flourishing leader. Sean shares timeless lessons on humility, perseverance, character, and pur…

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1983’s Greatest: Prince, Lionel Richie, and the Hook That Labels Didn’t Hear 39:34

28d ago39:34

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So a few weeks ago, I told you we had our final top 10 songs of the 80s, but I was wrong… We have one more I overlooked, and arguably its best year: 1983. That’s right, we’ve got the top 10 songs of 1983, including Prince's Little Red Corvette which was written during a nap. It would become one of the dirtiest songs of the time, even though some pe…

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The Story Behind “Beds Are Burning” and the Protest Hidden in a 1987 Rock Anthem 21:54

29d ago21:54

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In the mid-80s, just when we thought we had seen everything, out came a large and possessed 6-foot-6 bald singer named Peter Garrett who scared the hell out of everyone. And strangely enough, his band Midnight Oil was one of the biggest draws at the box office. But as they were rising, they turned down lucrative concert offers and a huge tour to pl…

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TV’s Most Iconic Themes: The Wild Backstories Behind the ’60s Greatest Intros 32:59

1M ago32:59

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On today’s episode, the songs are coming at you from every channel on the dial—we’ve got songs about superheroes, secret agents, and stranded castaways. It’s time for another TV theme countdown. This time from the 60s. We’ve already hit the 70s and 80s. And you loved them both. But as good as they were, this decade is a goldmine. We’ve got themes t…

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Why “Things Can Only Get Better” Is Scientifically the Happiest Song Ever 22:05

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Coming up next… I found an interview I did years ago with 80s icon, Howard Jones, that I thought was lost! This legend takes us through his songs that were the backbone of the 80s… Songs everybody knows and loves… including Things Can Only Get Better, a song that was measured by scientists to have one of the highest vibration readings in a special …

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The Zombies’ “Time of the Season”: Hit After Breakup, Forgotten Then Reunited 50 Years Later 22:17

1M ago22:17

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Up next, we have the whole band sitting down to share the story of an absolute Zombies classic. Today’s classic Time of the Season was so ahead of its time in its lyrics, music, and feel... it capsized. This famous song was released in 1969, going into the 1970s, it was the perfect invasion of psychedelic 60s blessing into the excessive 70s, and it…

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Friends | Part 2

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Check out this week’s message as Pastor Brian continued in his series, Friends, discussing the vital importance of friendships in the church, the plague of loneliness, and challenged us to step out and be a friend to those around us.By Generations Church

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Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’80s: From Eddie Van Halen to Unexpected Legends 35:18

1M ago35:18

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It was the decade full of blistering shredders, but the greatest solos weren’t just about melting faces—they were about moving hearts. Some of the most unforgettable licks came from guitarists you’ve never heard of… players who sounded like they were channeling something divine. One guitar icon, Eddie Van Halen, delivered an all-time classic solo a…

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Julie Bowen - Gettin' Down On Jim Morrison's Grave 50:56

1M ago50:56

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The 49th anniversary of Jim Morrison and the Doors taking the stage for the first time as the house band at LA's legendary Whisky a Go Go is May 23, 2025. Just over a year later their song Light My Fire would go to #1 on the Billboard charts. But none of that compares to the release An American Werewolf in Paris -- a film in which future Modern Fam…

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Episode 2: “The Science of Flourishing, Happiness, and Leadership” with Tal Ben-Shahar 40:25

1M ago40:25

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World-renowned author and happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar unpacks how leaders can foster meaning, joy, and atifragility — personally and organizationally. Thank you for listening to the Flourishing Leaders Podcast! Hosted by Dr. Scott Parsons, this podcast explores how character, virtue, wisdom, and purpose can shape a more flourishing life and lea…

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